Exhibit J - Site Visit and Background Check Consent Form - CB-2026-0022.docx

This is a Site Visit and Background Check Consent Form for the City of Houston's Rehabilitation of Water Storage Tanks - Package 16 project (CB-2026-0022). The document establishes requirements for bidders participating in the construction services solicitation for rehabilitation of water storage tanks across four site locations. The project aims to ensure continued compliance with TCEQ requirements, maintain annual state inspection readiness, and preserve reliable water system capacity through structural repairs, protective coating upgrades, equipment replacements, safety improvements, and site restoration. The consent form indicates that site visits are a component of the bidding process, with prospective bidders required to acknowledge and consent to background checks as part of their participation in the solicitation.

The form serves as a contractual acknowledgment by bidders regarding access to City facilities and compliance with security and background verification procedures. Bidders must complete and submit the consent form to participate in site visits and to be considered for award. The document reinforces the City's requirements for qualified bidders and establishes baseline expectations for contractor conduct and eligibility throughout the procurement process for this water infrastructure rehabilitation project.